Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Heckmann Corporation

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased the publicly traded securities of Heckmann Corporation (“Heckmann” or the “Company”) (NYSE:HEK) between October 2, 2008 and May 8, 2009, inclusive (the “Class Period”). The class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

Heckmann is a holding company which acquires or makes investments in various businesses. Through its subsidiary, China Water & Drinks, Inc., Heckmann engages in the manufacture and sale of bottled water products in the People’s Republic of China. The Complaint alleges that the defendants violated federal securities laws by issuing material misrepresentations to the market concerning the Company’s business, operations and financial prospects, thereby artificially inflating the price of Heckmann securities.

No class has yet been certified in the above action. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. If you purchased Heckmann securities between October 2, 2008 and May 8, 2009, you have certain rights, and have until July 6, 2010, to move for lead plaintiff status. To be a member of the class you need not take any action at this time, and you may retain counsel of your choice. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this Notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215)638-4847, Toll-Free at (888)638-4847, by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.